New study tests drug to calm kids after cleft palate surgery

NCT ID NCT04928391

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested whether a single dose of dexmedetomidine, given during surgery, can prevent agitation in children aged 1-7 years after cleft palate repair. Sixty children were randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo (saline). The main goal was to measure emergence delirium using a standard scale. The study is complete and may help improve recovery for young patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Assiut university hospital

    Asyut, Egypt

  • Omar Soliman

    Asyut, Assuit, Assuit universi, Egypt

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